How VW 2.0t TSI Water Pumps Fail

How VW 2.0t TSI Water Pumps Fail.
This is a new series on the podcast. We are looking at different Volkswagen parts failures. I will explain the how and why they fail.
Today we look at a leaking water pump from a CCTA 2.0T TSI engine. This water pump came out of a mk6 GTI.
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[@TheCitizen1776]

I’m an Audi tech and I did two of these on Audis this week lol

[@jsiszero]

A plastic water pump. That's the power of Wolfsburg engineering for you. Das Auto.

[@heyitschinoable]

Right.. lmao

[@mikem5044]

It is the gasket not the housing, so what that have to do with it?

[@antiangelofmusic]

Mike M he also said they can crack

[@limited50scla]

My friends Jetta is leaking.... I believe internally. I just replaced mine of my 2000 Tahoe limited 5.7L, seal was shoot and the baking plate was rusting

[@johne6081]

Whenever I do a timing belt on a VW/Audi engine, I always use an upgraded water pump with a metal impeller.

[@sukhwang4554]

he posted this 2014, and yes I still see these water pump on every vw and audi vehicles. 5 hours labour, or 3 hours labour. thank you come again ;)

[@ericbarnett6771]

The water pump in my 2012 CC failed. It was, as you mentioned, the gasket housing on the rectangle side. Had I known that VW was aware of the problem, and has extended the warranty to 120k, it would have saved me $900....

[@rdarr40]

Do you have more information about VW extending the warranty for the water pump failure?

[@CALIBREDTEXASFED619]

the ending, that spider dropped down on your waterpump haha

[@joelfreeman5899]

Great video. Our 2012 EOS is going on its 4th pump after 85K miles. I don't have such a problem with a plastic anything, but rather I have a problem with such a bad design that has such a frequent failure rate. Between this and other major problems our car has had, not to mention the "dieselgate" issue in general, I can't imagine every buying another VW again!

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Joel Freeman Sorry about all the water pump issues. That does suck. If I may ask, how you feel about "Dieselgate"? For all practical proposes your car has no ties to that. Does that situation impact how you feel about the brand? (I am not being a jerk here, I really want to know)

[@joelfreeman5899]

+HumbleMechanic You are correct, my Eos, is not a diesel. However the degree of corporate malfeasance, the two faced "we will cooperate fully" and then do anything but, and the institutional arrogance are all reasons (compounded by my Eos experience) is why I'm turned off from the VW brand. The sophistication of the deiselgate shows that it wasn't a bad player or two, but a much larger intentional method to lie, cheat and steal. I won't reward that behavior. I know other companies lie cheat and steal, but when they are caught, and in fact big time, they should pay!

[@sharifluckman5969]

Replacing this on my aunts cc. Wish me luck

[@AXVJ]

Hey any luck replacing? Mine is leaking too ona 2013 cc

[@icxcnika555]

Is there an updates oem version of this water pump thats not all aluminum ? 13'VW CC TSi

[@isolationchan]

The coolant temperature of my Passat 2.0T will raise up 105C when car is moving without fuel pedal released. The temperature will returned 90 normal temperature slowly when passing the pedal.Please advise any thing O can do?

[@markcarr5142]

as an Automotive tech for over 20 years, i've seen the worst that Germany has to offer. VW is right up there with Mercedes and BMW. And lets not forget the disaster that Mini was. Often times,the owner of these vehicles are the ones who can least afford to have it fixed. VW, Audi, and BMW have these slip-on coolant hoses. Well, when you remove the hose, the o-ring inside has been compressed for so long, that if you don't replace the complete hose assembly, then your chancing another water/coolant leak. I did a water pump like this, along with the tensioner for the drive belt, and the cost was over $2200. Absolutely ridiculous. These are the Pinto of the new Millennium.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Lol yeah

[@rolandventer5508]

Hi Charles, I have a 2010 Audi Q5 2.0t - It's had the timing chain failure then faulty Piston ring replacement (yes, hard to swallow as we don't have USA's legal support here in South Africa for this latent defect but Audi paid 70% of all costs so there was some help). Anyway it's over a year since this was done (now on 153000km and now there is a high pitched whine coming from near the centre top of the engine. You can replicate it by just whistling through your teeth like and engine revving :-). Audi glibly said it's the turbo and handed me a massive quote. On further visits to turbo, steering and VAG specialists (plus watching tons of youtube vids) they say it's the balance shafts or water pump. My question - would a failing balance shaft make this noise (it follows the engine note exactly, does not get louder or softer with the aircon or any other time (except when revving the engine) or is it just the water pump (bearing? - there is no leak at this point) and should I replace the pump. Balance shaft replacement versus water pump replacement cost differences are big and I don't want to overpay if I can help it. Love you vids - they have been very helpful on my journey with this problematic Q5...

[@PDXborn]

Many thanks for the videos, they are so helpful... I thought I'd throw in some comments regarding my situation. I have a 2011 GTI. 114,000 miles. Just got the P2015 so I'm installing the new revision intake manifold and replacing the injectors with all new while I'm in there, along with a good carbon cleaning. (My luck, I don't replace them and they start going bad one at a time... No thanks, I'll bite the bullet now and just get it over with.) Knowing that 114,000 miles with no water pump issues is like a miracle, I thought I'd do some research and just get it out of the way now since I have to pull the intake manifold off anyway might as well save myself the labor of doing it twice. Going with an all-metal unit from Graf so hope that resolves some of the issues with the water pump fatiguing over time. Anyways, if the water pump was "trash", I wouldn't be at 114,000 with no issues at all. I'm not saying people don't have issues, but I'm not sure that they aren't induced by other problems like lack of maintenance, engine oil leaks, improper replacement, using chemicals on engine, etc,. So I'll have new intake manifold, injectors, carbonless intakes/valves after cleaning, new water pump and antifreeze, oil change, spark plugs... replaced PCV a few months as well as new R8 coilpacks all around. Should be good to go for a while now that I've gotten all the big 2.0t wear/maintenance items out of the way once this is done.

[@tsriftsal3581]

Rise from you grave! Did you wind up having to replace the valve cover?

[@PDXborn]

@@tsriftsal3581 Nope. But I'm am starting to leak on the back side due to cracked sealant. Need to pull it and reseal. Not a big deal at all.

[@tsriftsal3581]

@@PDXborn cool.

[@glennmcfadden5355]

What drives the belt? What it called? I put a new pump in still over heats took the pump cover off and notice that the belt wasnt moving when the car was running. Is it driven by the balance shafts

[@HumbleMechanic]

Yep the balance shaft drives it

[@kevinhurd3787]

Awesome vids Charles, Do you know of a video to replace water-pump on B6 platform passat?

[@HumbleMechanic]

Kevin Hurd off hand, no. There are 2 different pumps on the Passat. This one in the video is the CCTA which is late 2008 and up. There is also the early one which is BPY engine code. That one is driven by the timing belt

[@wamadureira]

Hello Humble! If I change the Belt on my Jetta Mk6 2.0T , what is the torque value to apply on bolt pulley?

[@LeoZecaida]

I have. Small. Mistery. Leaking of. Antifreeze in front tire passenger side

[@kevinnoonan349]

I have a 2012 Tiguan 2.0 turbo manual. I was losing coolant, and found a leak at the water pump. I replaced the water pump with an oem part purchased at a vw dealership. Now the leak is no more, but the newest problem is that the engine light is coming on and saying the engine is running cold. The dash temp gauge does not move at all even when engine is hot. Lower radiator hose is cold, upper get hot as normal. Thought there might be air in the system, have applied pressure to the lower hose, it bubbles in the tank, but nothing seems to work to get the temp gauge to work or the lower hose to carry warm coolant. Car runs fine, no overheating or other issues that I am aware of. Any suggestions?

[@gregsilvi]

Great video!

[@allanshuford9960]

Any chance of a diy thread or video for replacement? The water pump in my wife’s 2012 sel Tiguan went out last night.

[@HumbleMechanic]

I will be workin on that video. You are not going to get an in the car video, but an "on the stand" video. I have a 2.0 on the stand ready for some love

[@bbss8050]

Is the thermostat serviceable? Or does the whole unit w/ water pump need to be replaced?

[@panzerveps]

+Jacob Torres You'll have to change the hole pump if you want to change the thermostat.

[@bbss8050]

+panzerveps thanks!

[@rogelioovalle563]

is there a certain timing on the belt for the water pump?

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Rogelio Ovalle nope

[@Rockport1911]

A waterpump completely made out of plastic.... They havnt learned out of the failing from the plastik impellers in 1.8T engines...

[@pashko90]

They just simply want to sale parts.

[@denniscarparts2294]

i am a Mechanic. what is a good price to charge for this job. how much labor hours it comes with

[@marcsmith3881]

You are a mechanic and can't get the book time? The book time is 5.9 hours. It is unpleasant to say the least which is why I hate working on VW and Audi's. You can create other problems doing this job.

[@Gr8thxAlot]

I'll stick with Honda.

[@ConTheDon187]

and all the failing plastic coolant parts bolted to the motor and throughout the cooling system hahaha

[@rogeronslow1498]

The more I see of your videos showing VW plastic parts the more I appreciate my 1990 Nissan with all metal parts. I cannot believe the motor manufacturers have fallen so low as to use crappy plastic parts that don't last. I suppose the upside is you'll ALWAYS have a job! Nice video and thanks.

[@cirian75]

There's aluminium replacement version now

[@MrJunebug48]

Its all about weight and gas efficiency , horsepowers! They sacrifice that for wear and tear it's makes them pockets fatter win win for vw!

[@sisekoqondazimasasakwe2597]

cirian75 please send a link

[@sergiooalvarez]

This problem keeps happening on my mk7 2017 GTI, I’ve changed twice the water pump!

[@HumbleMechanic]

YIKES! Make sure you don't have oil leaks causing the pump to fail

[@yeeitsandyy]

It's great to see why and where my parts are failing. Thanks for your videos!

[@dsm060]

Great video. I just had my TIGUAN 2010 TSI water pump replaced for $1200! I called VW and made sure they document my complaints. Please, everyone with this issue contact VW and complain so we can get a proper recall. I am keeping my receipt and praying. Thanks for the great info.

[@bilalwaely2457]

I have water pump 100$Hhhhhhh😉

[@thomasroberts525]

Hey! Thank you for the video! If I was to buy a new water pump for the TSI engine which be your suggestion ? I want to make sure I purchase a good quality pump that has the least probability for failure . Thank you !

[@guilhermecavalcantevieira5730]

I would like to know the same.

[@timsienicki9429]

I also would like to know what water pump is best as a repair part????

[@tsriftsal3581]

Anyone care to update on their experience with this possible fault? I find this a fun motor in the 2014 CC. I'm a bit impressed how well this car behaves on the road and how the exterior easily continues to impress with simple finish maintenance. The headliner can EFF right off. Seriously, right the F right off. Looks like this girl will be covered under warranty for the intake runner issue. Very smart of VW to address this dilemma finally for the rest of us that have been complaining. It seems cheaper than having to replace catalytic converters one day. Love they way this thing drives. /Dumb mark4 lover

[@mertz313]

It's kinda sad looking at all the comments here saying how early their water pumps fail. My 2004 VW has been pretty good at 178k miles, but I don't think I'd get a new VW. Too much plastic... I'll probably go for a Tacoma lmao

I'm a tree The newest Toyotas use 'plastic' oil filter housings {and who knows what else is plastic}. I used to have a 2011 Camry, and after only 100,000 miles, the transmission started failing. Also, all the suspension components in Toyotas are cheap CRAP. After only 100,000 miles, my insurance actually totalled my entire car just because ALL the suspension components were failing {even though the car was in cosmetically brand-new condition}. I will NEVER purchase or associate with a Toyota product ever again.

[@raquellehutchinson1941]

I also wanted to add that this video is VERY helpful and knowledgeable.

[@TheeMovieCritic88]

I work at an Audi dealer and I like finding leaking pumps cause they are easy work!

[@omarmorales7312]

I see that Deutsche auto parts sells an aluminium water pump for the 2.0 TSI engine. Can you share your thoughts on that? Is it better? Last longer? Less fail prone? And can you do a DIY video on this??? Thanks for the great video!

[@HumbleMechanic]

I haven’t put one in my hands. I do like the idea. I’m worried people are replacing it and expecting it to be fine, but not fixing the oil leaks causing the coolant leak.

[@The3lloba]

@@HumbleMechanic I had an oil pressure sensor leaking but after I replaced it the coolant is still leaking but the oil leak stopped. Does that mean one had nothing to do with the other?

[@PetesWorkshop]

I just replaced the thermostat without removing the pump and housing. All done from below. The engine now warms up much quicker.

[@aiden30340]

Would love some pointers, waterpump settlement covered my water pump, but dealer didn’t want to cover thermostat

[@maestrobks]

Took my GTI in today to replace a failed water pump. Found this video in my search for leaking coolant and water pump failures. This was by far the best and most informative video. Keep them coming!

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you. :) It must be something with GTIs. I have done 3 this week. lol

[@AutosportMore]

​@@HumbleMechanicHi Humblemechanic. I have a whining sound from my engine, youtube is full about this topic, there are tousand people how doesn know where the sound is from and why the tfsi makes this sound some people claim that the whining sound is normal. I have made a video about the sound, can u make a video about this topic ? If u search on youtube after whining sound tfsi u see what i mean. Also there are people even with New engines has the sound, please help

[@GreggCesaroni]

Funny enough, the water pump on my MK6 failed again haha! Upgrading to a metal one. Hopefully it lasts way longer!

[@MrTheHillfolk]

They make em for the 1.8 tsi? I've got a '14 Jetta that's leaking. I'd much rather spend 5-7hrs working on my mk1s and 2s than fixing some stupid junk,but that's how it goes.

[@gogobadr27]

My vw tiguan heater is blowing cold air. could this issue be linked to a failing thermostat on a water pump ?

[@kramonut]

Thanks for the video! Thankfully my water pump is still going strong at 63k on my 2010 GTI. Something that people on some forums have had fail is the timing chain tensioner. Have you seen a lot of these failures or is it fairly un-common? For an early gen MK6, would you suggest getting it replaced with the newer part after powertrain warranty is done?

[@HumbleMechanic]

The 2.0 you have is probably the newer tensioner. It was updated at some point(I forget the exact time) I have seen a few. It is still a semi involved job to replace. But it's cheaper than a cylinder head.

[@jordanvine2466]

72k on mine... still going

[@geneb4115]

This video helped me realize the REAL cause of the failure this water pump in my car. Short story is that if you use Gunk engine degreaser on this engine, it lays on top of the gasket, under the intake manifold where you can't rinse it off. Three days later the coolant all blows out where the gasket swells and bulges out the side of the housing. It took two water pumps to figure this out.

[@The3lloba]

What's an engine degreaser lol

[@themoneyshower502]

Interesting..mine failed last week out the blue and based on your comment, realised fuel leaked from the fuel pipe last week down the intake manifold 🙈

[@TheStormHelix]

Thanks for this video! It helped me finally realize that engine oil causes expansion of the gasket. Hopefully this FOURTH water pump replacement is the last for a while!!!

[@MyEyesBled]

Since when is Duck Dynasty doing VW repair?

[@HumbleMechanic]

+MyEyesBled HAHA,

[@jonathanarnold5962]

Why In God's name do they make engine parts that receive massive amounts of heat... Out of plastic? SMDH Oh yeah.... for money..

[@johnlucas8978]

Any opinions on the aftermarket all-metal water pump? I installed one made in china, so far working good, wish me luck!

[@prior242]

OMG a spider @ (8:32). KILL IT.

[@Roopaloooop]

first. awesome beer fridge. second. I know this is an older video. I have a 2009 tsi. first year in the gti. my water pump just started leaking. I have 72k miles and have recently had rad and rad support changed from an accident. could the pump failure have been related to that? have you had any older tsi pump failures? or was mine just a life span issue?

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Rupert White It may have been, but these pumps leaking are common enough that I would say no. More often they leak because oil has leaked on them

[@RyanEhli-MusicAndGuitar]

I've worked on a tiguan WP with a cracked housing twice = ~130k & 165k miles. Is there a proper way to check balance shaft vibration? Opinions about other factors that make these pumps fail besides the reasons mentioned in the video?

[@knocksensor3203]

My 97 Toyota Corolla aluminum water pump was still working when I tore down the engine for ring replacement after 240,000miles..sweet

[@pickles9774]

Also the NA 2.0L with a plastic impeller.. Genius.

[@aygwm]

Sean Johnstone plastic impeller means that if the pump jams up, the impeller breaks instead of taking the timing belt along with it.

[@phiksit]

Yeah, but if the pump jams up it's probably from a seized shaft bearing... plus a metal impeller usually won't crack and fall apart like the plastic ones do.

[@jmsnpc]

Another very informative video! Would love to see a DIY video on this if possible. Thanks for all your helpful videos.

[@carpassion96]

It's absolutely disheartening that VW group either hasn't figured out or doesn't care about the reliability of these piece of crap water pump/tstat housings. I replaced it on my 2016 Jetta with a CPRA engine at 90k miles. It's so bad that when I get any TSI/TFSI engine at work with more than 70k miles I automatically check them for leaks.

[@r.m.a990]

Great video, very helpful. I have just had an orange light on my dashboard but not blinking. I went to my garage and apparently the pump is leaking. The engine is not heating up and I didn’t feel anything wrong while driving. It’s an Audi A5 2.0T 2014. Do I need to change the thermostat or can I keep the old one? I just don’t want to waste money in parts that are still working. Thanks for your help

[@pelletman65]

Anyone ever see a leak ever happened below the number one fuel injector I'm talking on a 2018 Tiguan it's bubbling out of the little hole it almost looks like it's coming out of the alternator bracket

[@hoopcrazyt8]

Hello there, is there a aftermarket water pump you recommend to replace the OEM ? or OEM is the way to go. thank you

[@wrenchturner66]

2014 GTI water pump bad at 5000 miles. hope the second last longer

[@HumbleMechanic]

Eric Piggford Me too

[@heyitschinoable]

Wow

[@pashko90]

80k 2009 tiguan. 3rd water pump in 2 years. 2 was been installed by dealer in Glendale. I was drove few Lada Riva, and it was been more storng and falls less, when 2.0tsi. By the way, price of new Riva was been 5k$ )I feels Tiguan should to be cheaper, but it not))) Riva have full metal parts.

[@buszkenep]

Hi ! 2010 vw Passat cc sport Tsi coolant temp sencer replcemant I spent 1 hour and i can't see the area of the sencer I saw the Water pump assembly on picture and the pace for sencer . I try to think if i have to take the intake manifold or what ! so i can get to it. the resun i want to change it because sometime yust dont idle up and down when cold . is driveabole but i want t get it out before i get stop somwhere on the rode. .

[@eeemuse]

Can you please give me the exact torque for the water pump housing bolts, I did search but got quite different numbers between 9 ~ 12 Nm.

[@abdullahali2886]

Are there hoses on the pump that can break and cause a problem and is this the auxiliary pump I’m told the hoses on the auxiliary pump broke and it will cost $575.00 to fix it that’s the price for a new one

[@maralais412]

I liked the spider on top of the water pump 8:31

[@Amcautomotive602]

Seen one today with a hairline crack on the housing side were the plastic pipe for the heater, 2010 Audi A4 w/ 48k

[@walterchaves9300]

I am tired of this shitty pump. Going to 3rd change... Crap shit.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Make sure you’re fixing the oil leak. That’s usually what causes multiple pump failures

[@MrTheHillfolk]

@@HumbleMechanic Is this the same deal for a '14 Jetta with a 1.8tsi? Mines leaking 🤦

[@petesalazar2068]

At what temperature do the cooling fans come on. On 2013 Jetta GLI 2.0 TSI and wher is the sensor

[@macaroniskytower2348]

It's a shitty design I think originally they were going to use a electric water pump like BMW. But had to cluge this this thing together for cost or patent reasons.

[@sylkelster]

There are all metal aftermarket versions of these pumps. Can't speak of the overall quality because I haven't bought one yet.

[@KennyCastellon]

Mine melted from an oil leak replaced it with an aluminum pump until I save enough to fix the leak

[@sheldon420420]

they don't just sell cars they also sell car parts.... i think they are taking a page out of apples book with the whole planned obsolescence thing.

[@DigitalDyslexia]

Just noticed my reservoir was drastically lower than it was just a few days ago.. Couldn't find sources (or any evidence at all) of a leak after a brief check under the car. It's been extremely hot here lately (in the 100's) and my car parking spot is outdoors. Could that heat be causing anything?

[@omarsanchez7599]

DigitalDyslexia the coolant could be evaporating that's why you see nothing visual.

[@stockk5128]

Dude that pump was leaking from the seal by the impeller aide. You can literally see the rusted screw lmfao

[@НикМарк-д1д]

How many water pump does Volkswagen jetta gli 2.0 turbo 2012??

[@bludgeondeath]

I just had my second water pump spring a leak :(

[@HumbleMechanic]

bummer... they have updated a few of those parts.

[@andrelramos]

Brian hello, do you have a second pump broke and leak ? Me too!

[@kilovwdude6457]

185000 miles out of mine but it has failed me pissing coolant everywhere

[@yellowpig771]

Anybody have a opinion on this USP Cast Aluminium Water Pump Ultimate DIY Kit for TSI

[@HumbleMechanic]

I need to get one and check it out.

[@isackhernandez3691]

@@HumbleMechanic I ordered one from Ebay . Going to install it tomorrow

[@JaronWhelan]

@@isackhernandez3691 how did it go/ what's your opinion on the quality?

[@isackhernandez3691]

@@JaronWhelan it fit properly I reused the original temp. Sensor. I replaced both fans as well.

[@vulcanbespock]

Super great video....I have this issue on my Tiguan 2010...Is it pretty much straight forward when it comes to replacement of this unit?

[@HumbleMechanic]

vulcanbespock Thanks! The replacement is not too bad. You have to be 100% sure you get the pins lined up properly. Or the pump will crack and leak. Also proper torque is vital!

[@vulcanbespock]

HumbleMechanic Thank you! Would you consider doing a video on the water pump on a TSi engine? That would be awesome! I have a picture of my failure and I would like to share with you. I have to figure out how to post it...I had to remove the oil cooler heat exchanger in order to remove the pump...I hope that was the correct process. 10 mm triple squares on the oil cooler was a tuff.

[@nikoabednego1734]

Please help chap mi cooling system on mi vw polo blow water out the resevoir tank bt it does not over heat wat could be the coz

[@ajlbeer]

I just thought I'd share my replacement experience. My dealer here in MA ran a warranty replacement of a failing waterpump on my 2011 GTI 4dr DSG. They replaced the pump with a part numbered 06J-121-026-BB The supervisor who went over the replacement with me said the BB part is a more reliable part that they stock because of how often the original fails. It's only been about 75 miles since I had the pump swapped out so I really don't know how reliable the new part is yet. The first pump failed after about 26,000 miles.

[@HumbleMechanic]

for the most part 1 replacement is all the car needs. I have seen a few fair more than once. I feel like many of those are workmanship issues. thanks for sharing.

[@Blaylock1988]

HumbleMechanic You wouldn't believe how many people I have met from my VW meet ups that have had 3 or 4 water pump failures in a row on the same car. Some of them have said the plastic impeller cracked and exploded. LastHumansGarage here on KZbin has had 2 Mk6 GTIs and had multiple waterpump failures on both. Its totally ridiculous how poorly designed this pump and it's revisions are.

[@kennyalexander7878]

Can explain how to fix a 2009 gti 2.0t CBFA stop oil pressure stop engine

[@LastHumansGarage]

Killer details. You kinda look like Aaron on Fast 'n Loud TV show too. I'll have to mention your channel in one of my upcoming videos.

[@HumbleMechanic]

thanks!!!! I really appreciate it. :) You have some amazing videos on your channel.

[@LastHumansGarage]

HumbleMechanic Thanks, its a nice blend between us. You are far more technical and advanced, i'm the poor mans channel. ;)

[@corruptqc8334]

I have a 2010 gti and the water pump is going strong even after 110 000kms

[@kmuinde]

Just changed mine last week on audi a4 causing engine light and EPC light runs smooth now expensive part though

[@robertharvey7837]

k Muinde a4 b8.5? Just happened to mine

[@acazaresm3x]

And now I know why my car leaks coolant smh

[@Mamewi212]

Charles, Love your vids. Regarding these water pumps, how is VW handling the warranties on these? For a 2012 GTI, would that be the basic or drivetrain warranty? Viewer ajlbeer must have had this covered on the drivetrain warranty since his is the 2011.

[@HumbleMechanic]

They should be covered under powertrain warranty. As far as I know, there is no other extensions on that pump

[@Mamewi212]

HumbleMechanic Thanks Charles! That's five years. A good little while not to have to worry about paying for it if it fails. Not sure what the anxiety is about. They extended the coverage on the intake manifold right?

[@cjhouse8666]

I have a 2011 VW GTI and I just hit 100k miles. So far I have had 4 water pumps replaced in my car. It's really pretty ridiculous it's bad when the dealer tells me to call Corporate because the amount of repairs for the age and condition of my vehicle is quite alarming.

[@pashko90]

Just do not buy junk in the next time. My friends have 09 tiguan 88k on it. 3rd water pump was been installed by me. Grab some japan car of american one. All Europe cars like this. BMW, Mersedes, WAG, Volvo. They maybe good for lease, or as long as you have warranty on it. I have prius 08 with 400k on it. Nobody even touch engine on it yet. Just regular maintenance.

[@cjhouse8666]

I traded the GTI in a year ago for a 15 Subaru Wrx and haven't looked back.

[@pashko90]

Cj House Subaru wrx is good cars, but whey have issue: you can not put just 2 new tires on the car, you need to change all 4 of them. Or overvise, your transmission going bad. They have common issue with it. Take a look in your user manual about it, they have mark in user manual about it. This is glick in stability control module, but they do not have recall yet about it, for reflash SCM.

Cj House Stop supporting all new cars. Every single one of them are a scam, because, they are making almost everything out of plastic nowadays. I have a 2008 Lincoln Town Car, and the same original Water Pump lasted flawlessly for ⅓ of a million miles!!!

ruhoer eoijre The newest Toyotas use 'plastic' oil filter housings {and who knows what else is plastic}. I used to have a 2011 Camry, and after only 100,000 miles, the transmission started failing. Also, all the suspension components in Toyotas are cheap CRAP. After only 100,000 miles, my insurance actually totalled my entire car just because ALL the suspension components were failing {even though the car was in cosmetically brand-new condition}. I will NEVER purchase or associate with a Toyota product ever again.

[@andrewlightwood3895]

Thank god everything in life is more reliable than a VW German crap again

[@renaldodill8645]

Thanks but I have 08 Audi a4 that is over heating with the new water pump

[@brookstin]

I have a thermostat heater short to ground fault P0599 and the temp gauge is going above the 190 mark. Temp gauge via OBD2 port shows temps as high as 235F. Any advice?

[@StarDollar]

U Will never be out of work. :) VW Mechanics is the best mechanics, they have to be......

[@HumbleMechanic]

HAHA, I say that from time to time too. :)

[@Carmafixcars]

Antother item to add to the class action suit against vw/audi for designing defective cars. Currently paying out of my ass for repairs on my 09 A3, faulty dsg cover, faulty pump, broken cv boots...and i’m sure there’s more to come. Should’ve stuck with my Toyota HiHy. Oh well, live and learn. (Installing metal housing water pump, hope it works)

[@alexeybogatyrev5323]

I have a 2010 tsi passat with 55k. My waterpupm start leaking at 55 k , and its not leaking its pouring. (((

[@brendanberndt6064]

Volkswagen are piles of shit

[@duketheking]

i have a question my 2012 VW GTI with TSI engine.. Water pump housing has an extra small sensor/connector on the thermostat outlet/cap.. i bought a new Gates water pump and it came with the outlet cap without the sensor/connect.. any insight please thanks

[@HumbleMechanic]

There are 2 different part number pumps. Sounds like you got the wrong one.

[@duketheking]

dude thanks alot man for your reply! I appreciate it and look forward to more of your videos!

[@elora2525]

These are a pain to do for what it pays. There is a special to remove the belt I think is where the problem with workmanship may happen as most techs do it without it (least in my case as im a bmw tech doing occasionally wv/audi work)

[@HumbleMechanic]

bimmerTEK We have done a bunch this week. I am kinda over them LOL!

[@juliojimenez6286]

I got a Polo GTI 17" with 36k miles, a week ago, a warning shows, maximun 4000RPM regimen, the car was a slug, (the car was parked, when the issue show), the temperature warning show and stop the car, coolant was more "red" than pink.... the cheap scan i have shows P007B error scan... every time i unlok the car, a weird grind/electrical noise is hear (without any kind)... could it be the pump? Theres any Pump, outside the dealer, with less prone to failure? Thanks

[@jaimecantarero6209]

Audi A4 2010 The bellt on the water pump need to be Spinning, wondering because mine is not spinning so anyone can answer thank you

[@HumbleMechanic]

yes it should spin. Maybe a broken balance shaft.

[@marekbielesza4856]

Forgot about my trunk lights. Bad design. Dealer want over 400.00 to replace harness. That should be recall. I'm still waiting maybe get lucky and they will do recalls.

[@kbayoable]

I got the thermostat removed awhile ago and the temperature sensor was working fine but now is messing up again I got it a new one and changed it, and fan would keep on after turning off the car, when I swap the new temperature sensor took it to reset the check engine light and it worked for about 3 or 4 days now is not reading temperature again

[@kbayoable]

And I was wondering if I put back the thermostat back again would fix it! And how and where this goes?

[@manuelasare695]

I need help on tsi 2.0 engine, the engine start and in the next 30 minutes is off

[@tocacarcraze]

2018 1.8t TSI mk7.5 one yr old with only 12450km ..leak has started its not crazy but definitely making an appointment for warranty fix, coolant dropped to the middle of the two lines so far ,did top it up ...just wondering if they replace it with an updated version or same .

[@everardocamacho5063]

I see mechanics remove the whole front bumper of the car to remove the pump? it is really neccesary, or thereis others ways of doing it? please let me know, cheers from ontario ca

[@HumbleMechanic]

+Everardo Camacho on this car, no way. There is plenty of room with the intake pipe off

[@SkyNet-ty1tm]

That water pump is a POS 💩💩💩. Let me qualify that remark. The design may be good but the execution was horrible. Some cheap ass miser at VW Audi years ago said “If we make the parts out of high temp plastic we can save a few dollars per vehicle”. They also said the same about the intake manifold.

[@topherd1011]

The fact that it's plastic doesn't help matters...

[@sara78130]

hi mate i got 1.5 tdi 2014 vw golf over heating i replace both electric water pump plus timing bet one still over heating ,,, fun not kick 4 pin plug 12v/ 0v/ 1.18 v / 12v i put my test light to battery - touch 1.18 then fun run...thanks

[@vixtorg1975]

My 2012 a6 2.0t runs cold so I replaced water pump/ thermostat. Still has the same problem. When I coast down a hill , temp drops to the first notch.(scan tool 150f-160f. Dealer replaced the temp sensor, same problem. Any ideas?

[@FJmoka]

If you're in the US, this pump resulted in a lawsuit against VW and they've settled as of Dec 2020. If you paid to get this replaced, you can submit for reimbursement (Deadline is Apr 30, 2020). If yours just failed and that's why you're here researching (i.e like me), VW extended the warranty on the part to 10Yrs/100k miles so you can take it to the dealer and they'll replace it for free. Sadly for me, I'm above the 100k miles, so this will be an out of pocket expense for me but you may benefit. See here for details: enginewaterpumpsettlement.com/

[@richardhart7335]

Does anyone know the part number of the original faulty pump? I have a 2010 A3 2.0 tfsi that had a defective water pump and was subject to a recall. Except Audi never felt it was important to tell me. I had the water pump and housing replaced. Audi told me 6months later they would reimburse me, then didn't because I didn't give them the part number on the car. I didn't know, it was taken off! Can anyone help me out by sharing the original faulty part number? Many thanks

[@ChiragPatel-nk6er]

Just faced a leak issue in my skoda superb 1.8 tsi. Was told the water pump failed and needs to be replaced and probably the oil cooler might need replacement too. The estimate was too much at the dealership so went to a aftermarket mechanic. He replaced just the " gear ⚙ ", which wast the 3rd reason in ur video. I dont he diagnosed the leak. He could not procure an aftermarket water pump but found just the gear part where the small rubber belt is attached and just replaced that part. Now my concern is what if the gasket or the thermostat was faulty as well. Just been 3 days. Levels in coolant bottle still the same. So hopefully it was the gear ⚙ 😬